OpenWorks Engineering
Technology
FinanceAssistant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Finance Assistant at OpenWorks Engineering. Skills: Sales ledger, Purchase ledger, Bank reconciliations, Month-end processes. Raise sales invoices. Process sales invoices”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous finance experience, Sales ledger experience, Purchase ledger experience, Bank reconciliations experience, Accruals and prepayments knowledge, EPR systems familiarity, Microsoft Excel competence
Nice to Have
AAT qualified, AAT working towards
What You'll Do.
Process sales invoices
Monitor customer accounts
Follow up outstanding debts
Allocate incoming payments
Reconcile customer accounts
Resolve invoice queries
Process supplier invoices
Prepare supplier payment runs
Process supplier payment runs
Reconcile supplier statements
Resolve supplier discrepancies
Maintain supplier records
Process credit card transactions
Perform bank reconciliations
Investigate bank discrepancies
Resolve bank discrepancies
Post bank transactions
Assist with prepayments
Support month-end close
Maintain supporting schedules
Maintain documentation
Assist with audit requests
Provide ad hoc support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; Customers; Finance team
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Finance Assistant who is organised and proactive ready to thrive in a busy, evolving environment. The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, with a focus on sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end processes including accruals and prepayments. OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England. Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations. We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world. The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team. **Why You’ll Love Working With Us** Join a high-energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do. **Here’s what our benefits have to offer:** **Rewarding Success** \- Competitive salary and bonus package, with performance bonuses of up to 25% and clear opportunities for career progression. **Enhanced Pension** – Up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. **More Time to Recharge** – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, long-service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days. **Breakfast & Lunch on Us** – Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team. **Health & Wellbeing** – Private healthcare and life assurance for added peace of mind. **Sustainable Travel** – Salary sacrifice schemes,
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